TP-LINK TAPO - Tapo C230 - 3K 5MP Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

Tapo C230 — TP-Link Tapo 3K 5MP Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

The TP-Link Tapo C230 is an indoor pan/tilt Wi-Fi camera with 3K 5MP (2880 × 1620) resolution, a starlight sensor, 360° pan coverage and on-device AI detection of people, pets, vehicles, baby crying, barking, meowing and glass breaking. Everything is set up and viewed in the Tapo app.

What the Tapo C230 is for

The Tapo C230 is for watching a whole room from one camera at home or in a small office. You can pan and tilt it from the Tapo app, and it can follow movement around the room. Browse the rest of our Tapo smart cameras, or for a wired, NVR-based system for a business see our TP-Link VIGI CCTV range.

Key features

• Resolution: 3K 5MP (2880×1620 px)
• Lens: Focal Length: 4 mm; Aperture: F2.0; Field of View: 88° (Diagonal), 75°(Horizontal), 41°(Vertical)
• Pan/tilt: Pan Mechanical Range: 340° (360° Pan Coverage); Tilt Mechanical Range: 69°
• Night vision: 850 nm IR LED (40 ft / 12 m)
• Detection: Motion Detection; Person Detection; Line-Crossing Detection; Tamper Detection; BabyCry Detection; Vehicle Detection; Pet Detection; Meow Detection; Bark Detection; Glass-Breaking Detection
• Audio: Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation; siren 99dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance)
• Storage: MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB); Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required)
• Network: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
• Power: 9V DC Power Adapter
• Works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
• RTSP: Yes; ONVIF: Yes

Full specification

What you will need

• A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network with a good signal where the camera will go.
• The free Tapo app on an iOS or Android phone.
• A microSD card for local recording (fitted in the camera, up to 512 GB; not in the box), or an optional Tapo Care cloud subscription.
• A mains socket within reach of the supplied power adapter.

Buying from Zenith Security Co.

We are a supplier, not an installer. We will go through the Tapo C230 with you before you buy, including Wi-Fi coverage at the mounting spot and storage options, and depending on your requirements and your area we can point you towards a qualified trade installer. We have been trading since 2012 and hold stock at our Wolverhampton trade counter.

Does the Tapo C230 need a subscription?

No. It records to a microSD card in the camera (up to 512 GB, card not included) without a subscription. Tapo Care cloud storage is optional and needs a subscription.

Can the Tapo C230 be used outdoors?

It is designed for indoor use. TP-Link give no weather rating, and the operating temperature is 0°C~40°C.

How is the Tapo C230 powered?

9V DC Power Adapter; 9V, 0.6 A (DC Power).

Does the Tapo C230 work with Alexa or Google?

Yes. It works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

Can I add the Tapo C230 to an NVR?

Yes. TP-Link list RTSP and ONVIF support, so its video stream can be added to compatible third-party recorders. Smart detection features are managed in the Tapo app.

How quickly can I get it?

Stocked items are dispatched for delivery within 1-3 working days to England, Scotland and Wales. We do not ship to Northern Ireland.

Can I collect or see one before buying?

Yes. Our trade counter is at Unit 3, Park View Centre, 243 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton WV2 3JU. Call 01902 902251 first so we can confirm it is there for you.

Questions on setup or compatibility: call 01902 902251, see our FAQ or support pages, or contact us. Browse the full TP-Link range.

Official TP-Link VAR Partner: Zenith Security Co is listed on TP-Link's UK where-to-buy page as a VAR Partner, so this is genuine UK-supplied TP-Link equipment. See our full TP-Link range.